Persistent Singultus Associated with Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections in a Septuagenarian: A Case Report and Review

Singultus are rare but notable adverse effect of epidural steroid injections (ESIs). To date, reports of persistent hiccups associated with ESIs have been reported mostly in adults aged 65 years or older. We present the first case of persistent hiccups in a septuagenarian who underwent repeated tran